American Academy Of Ophthalmology Urges Safe Celebrations This Fourth Of July
Last Fourth of July, Pete(1), a 14 year old boy, was enjoying the lit-up skies and loud booms from the fireworks being set off in his neighborhood. Suddenly, the evening took a terrible turn. A bottle rocket shot into his eye, immediately causing him terrible pain.
Wireless Vision Implant
For twelve years, experts from different disciplines in the fields of microelectronics, neurophysics, information engineering, computer science, materials science and medicine have been working to develop a visual prosthetic device for patients who have lost their sight through diseases of the retina.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked To Prevention Of Macular Degeneration
Researchers have more good news for those who enjoy eating fish. Ameta-analysis published in the June issue of Archives ofOphthalmology found that consumption of foods high in omega-3fatty acids, such as fish and flax, is linked to a reductionin the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - a common eyedisease.
New AllAboutVision.com Content Provides Great Tips For Summer Eye Safety
From sun-related eye damage to sports-related eye injuries to sometimes blinding accidents caused by Fourth of July fireworks, summer can be hazardous to eye health. But to enjoy summer activities safely, you need only observe a few common-sense precautions, such as wearing appropriate safety eyewear to help protect your and your family's precious eyesight.
General Optical Council And British Contact Lens Association Issue Advice On Safe Contact Lens Purchase
The General Optical Council (GOC) and British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) have produced a new leaflet to help consumers buy contact lenses safely. 'Buying contact lenses' is an eight-page leaflet which lists common questions and answers about contact lenses.
Glaucoma Report Points To Increased Costs
A new Centre for Eye Research Australia/ Access Economics report shows the cost of glaucoma will more than double in the next two decades.'Tunnel Vision: the Economic Impact of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma', shows associated healthcare costs totaled $1.
First Insight R And DrFirst R Launch A True End-to-End E-Prescribing Solution For The Ophthalmic Industry
First Insight Corporation, a leading practice management and electronic medical records (EMR) software company, and DrFirst, the leader in electronic prescribing and medication reconciliation, announced that First Insight is the first practice management and EMR software company focused exclusive.
Adverse Events In Hospitals Occur 3 Times More Among Patients With Communications Problems
Preventable adverse events in hospitals occur 3 times more often among patients with communication problems, such as deafness, blindness, psychiatric disorders and multiple health issues or comorbidities, found researchers in this study of nearly 2400 patient records from 20 hospitals in Quebec.
New Zealand Ophthalmologists Call For Funding For Vision-Saving Drug
New Zealand Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) have repeated their call for government funding of a drug which treats the leading cause of blindness. Ranibizumab (brand-name Lucentis ) can prevent vision loss from wet macular degeneration.
Pioneering Eye Surgery Network Receives 2008 Gates Award For Global Health
In recognition of its groundbreaking work to prevent debilitating blindness and provide affordable, world-class eye care to the poor, the Aravind Eye Care System, based in Tamil Nadu, India, has won the 2008 Gates Award for Global Health. The $1 million Gates Award - the world's largest prize for international health - honors extraordinary efforts to improve health in developing countries.